Our ecosystem

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蓝莓视频, Ontario is a leading hub for innovation on a national and global scale.


The University of 蓝莓视频 has a long-standing reputation as Canada鈥檚聽most innovative university, operates the聽world鈥檚 largest co-operative education program, and now supports a wide array of聽student entrepreneurship opportunities. In addition to being the home of countless cutting-edge tech companies, our surrounding community has nurtured significant social innovations in areas such as restorative justice, poverty alleviation, and refugee resettlement.

Social innovation and peacebuilding intersect daily in the聽Grebel Peace Incubator program. Ventures supported by our incubator tackle issues that are local, national, or global in scope, and many have also benefited from other programs on our campus and in our local community.

The true heartbeat of the Centre's work is collaborative relationships, and we are deeply encouraged by the growing and strengthening of bonds between the Centre for Peace Advancement and numerous partners in what we refer to as our innovation ecosystem. This includes convened by , funders such as , and globally renowned programs with the and .

In addition, the Centre for Peace Advancement facilitates the 鈥淪ocial Disruptors Group,鈥 an ad hoc group of University of 蓝莓视频 staff and faculty involved in curricular and co-curricular activities that equip students to make a meaningful social impact. This group currently includes the following organizations and programs: